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About BP.

Oil giant BP moved into the top bracket of oil companies in the late nineties with the acquisitions of US concerns Amoco and Atlantic Richfield. More geared to oil production and exploration than its main rivals, BP has moved into the former Soviet Union to secure future production as its current key assets in the North Sea and Alaska wind down.

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Investing Articles

Are investors taking a massive gamble by chasing the BP share price higher?

Investors who thought the BP share price would continue to rocket as the Iran war intensifies may have been surprised…

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£5,000 worth of BP shares bought when the year began are now worth…

BP shares are on the up as global unrest sends oil prices skyrocketing. Our writer calculates this year's gains and…

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BP’s share price will keep surging in 2026, according to this broker

BP’s share price is in a strong upward trend right now. And one City brokerage firm seems to believe that…

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£10k invested in BP and Shell shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

Conflict in Iran has rattled global stock markets but it's been helpful for FTSE 100 oil giants. Harvey Jones says…

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Does the oil price spike leave BP shares vulnerable to a sudden crash?

BP shares have climbed with the oil price, but not at the same speed. Harvey Jones remains wary of the…

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BP shares surge on energy prices, yet still look cheap. What’s the market missing?

Despite a recent energy-price-led spike, BP shares look deeply undervalued just as cash flows strengthen and dividends climb. So, is…

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Dividend Shares

Down over 7% from its 2026 high, is the FTSE 100 set to crash?

After getting close to 11,000, the FTSE 100 has fallen back towards 10,000. This has exposed potential bargains, such as…

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Is it time to buy BP and Shell shares as oil breaks through $100 per barrel?

Shell and BP shares have made cracking starts to 2026, with soaring oil giving them extra boosts as conflict threatens…

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Oil hits $100 — could the BP share price surge next?

Andrew Mackie looks at the BP share price and sees how cash flow, upstream growth, and soaring oil prices are…

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After rising 49%, are BP’s shares on course for £5.60?

BP's shares have soared since President Trump’s tariff announcements last year. Is this a taste of what’s to come? James…

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How big does your ISA need to be to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

Andrew Mackie explains how a long-term ISA strategy can help investors build a chunky £12,000 passive income in less than…

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Are BP shares a slam-dunk buy as oil prices rocket – or is there a hidden danger?

As the oil price rises, investors might expect BP shares to follow. But Harvey Jones warns it may not play…

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